Category Archives: Areas of Interest

9 African companies listed among Forbes’ 900 world’s best employers 2025(BI)

Forbes has unveiled its 2025 ranking of the World’s Best Employers, showcasing 900 companies recognised for their outstanding employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and corporate reputation. While African representation on the list remains limited, several companies from the continent earned a place among the global elite. Click here to read the full text article

Energy transformation, ESG-focused solutions showcased at Electra Mining Africa (AM)

ABB, a technology leader driving digital transformation in industry, with a history of innovation spanning over 130 years, had a major presence at Electra Mining Africa 2024, last week. With both an indoor and outdoor stand, the company showcased products and solutions for diverse sectors. These range from mining to electrical, automation, manufacturing, power generation […]
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Models to evaluate the credibility of information

Various models and techniques can be applied to evaluate the credibility of information found in online sources. Here are a few favorite models used by information specialists.

Evaluate online source: Lateral reading and its methods

A useful technique in evaluating online source, is the application of lateral reading and critical thinking. This technique allows the reader to verify the authenticity of content found in online source. Here are some techniques and models on lateral reading.

Pitfalls of using ChatGPT

LLMs have forever changed the way we work. They have proofed to handy tools to improve productivity, but there is a downside to using LLMs like ChatGPT. Here are some of the pitfalls:

Nampak to sell its liquid cartons, Zambia and Malawi businesses (EN)

The selling parties include Nampak Products, Nampak International, Nampak Southern Africa Holdings and Transmar, all of which are Nampak group companies. The buyers include Corvest 15, Diversified Liquid Packaging Group and Liquid Cartons, with Dlondlobala Capital acting as fund manager of D Capital Fund 1, as part of the consortium. Click here to read the full article

Models to evaluate the credibility of information

Various models exist in the literature on how the evaluate the credibility of information. As you work through these models, you will realise there is a common theme and even overlap. It basically comes down to, Can I trust the information in front of me? These models can be used separately or in combination with […]
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Anti-LGBT+ law puts Ghana’s IMF and World Bank funding at risk, finance ministry warns (FT)

Implementing an anti-LGBT+ law passed by Ghana’s parliament could derail the west African country’s funding from multilateral institutions, including the World Bank and IMF, the finance ministry has warned. Ghana, which is seeking to recover from its worst economic crisis in a generation, could lose $3.8bn in World Bank financing over the next five to […]
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Bankly Launches Microfinance Bank(ITNA)

Nigeria| Bankly, a popular Fintech company specializing in payment processing, has announced the launch of Bankly Microfinance Bank, marking a significant milestone in their journey to provide accessible financial solutions in Nigeria.The launch event held in Lagos showcased the newly introduced Group Savings features on the Bankly App. Bankly’s mission, which began in 2019, aims […]
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5G connections in Africa to increase 50-fold by 2028(M&G)

Growing adoption of 5G technology across Africa is set to drive a staggering 47-fold increase in subscriptions in the next five years, not counting North Africa, according to a recent report. According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report 2023, 5G subscriptions will grow from a relatively modest base of 3 million last December to a […]
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